Try unplugging the Makey Makey from your computer, then plug it back in again.

One of the keys won't stop pressing over and over! What should I do? You can always combine materials, for example by wetting the paper or putting play-doh onto the plastic. For example, play-doh, a banana, your skin, or aluminum foil should work, but plastic, most fabrics or paper will not work directly.

When you are making a connection using everyday materials they need to be at least a little bit conductive.

When you make a connection, you should see an LED light up on the front of the Makey Makey.

One way is to connect an alligator clip to 'earth' and then touch other end to 'space.'

Try making a connection in the simplest way you can.Is it lit? If not something is wrong with the computer, the USB cable, or the circuit board. The Makey Makey should have a red light on the back showing that the power is on.Make sure your Makey Makey is plugged into the computer.It's also important to have around some tools for cutting, like scissors and exacto knives, and ways to stick things together, like hot glue, superglue, various kinds of tape, and clips or clamps. When you're inventing, anything goes! Here are a few things we have enjoyed using: Inflatable beach balls, paper plates, cardboard boxes, various types of soft and rigid foam, lego bricks, plastic storage boxes, stuffed animals and other toys, funny hats and other pieces of clothing, sheets of fabric, string, yarn, elastic, and paper. Try out coins, magnets, nuts and bolts, forks and knives, or pots and pans. Foil and other metal objects will work.Make thick, dark lines, and be sure to draw on a smooth surface. People are conductive! Connect one person to ground, and another to an input, and you can trigger sounds when they high-five.Play-Doh, Model Magic and other clays work very well as long as they stay moist.Try some leaves or flowers, but nothing too dry. We've tried marshmallows, gummy candies, macaroni and cheese, cupcakes, shrimp, and lots of other things. You can also create inventions that combine conductive and non-conductive parts.Ĭonductive Materials (Check out this post on conductive stuff!)

Make anything into a key! You can make a connection through anything that's even a little bit conductive.

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